Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Hold Institution Date: April 11

Institution Date: April 11

Crazing and/or chipping evident in the enamels on both badges

with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout the badge and some material fatigue apparent to both the interior and exterior of the case

One of the sub-sections of the DAF was the DAF-Werkscharen (DAF Work Groups)

Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Hold Institution Date: April 11Instituted 1936. In bronze, the obverse presents an Askari solider running with a rifle, surrounded by the inscription CORPO DARMATA ERITREO, the reverse bears the dates and battles the Askaris participated in, measures 37. 5mm (d), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on original ribbon, light wear, a scarce award in very fine condition.